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NOTE: These instructions apply to personally-owned devices; for University-owned and supported equipment, please see your IT support unit for more information.

As part of 91ÑÇɫ’s improvements to cybersecurity, the University is changing anti-virus solutions, and will no longer be supporting Trend Micro anti-virus (AV) for personal use. If you have previously downloaded the Trend Micro AV solution for personal use from 91ÑÇɫ, follow the instructions below to continue protection of your device.

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Instructions for Windows PCs

Trend Micro Removal Instructions – Windows: 

Confirm Windows Defender is enabled and running:

  • Select “Start” menu
  • Go to “Settings”
  • Select “Update & Security” Windows Security
  • Go to “Windows Security”
  • Select “Virus & threat protection” – Virus & threat protection settings
  • Click on “Managed Settings”
  • Ensure the “Real-time protection” setting is On

For more information on Windows Defender:  

How do I get help?

  • Contact us at askit@yorku.ca
  • For more information please visit the following Information Security website 

Instructions for MacOS

Trend Micro Removal Instructions - Mac: 

For more information on MacOS built-in malware protection: 

How do I get help?

  • Contact us at askit@yorku.ca
  • For more information please visit the following Information Security website 

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